LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Marguerite Maurer upon the occasion of
her retirement after many years of distinguished service to Catholic
education

WHEREAS, New York State's commitment to education is unparalleled; its
history and stature are secured by the superlative caliber of its educa-
tional professionals and the students they inspire; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge the
significant milestones in the distinguished careers of those outstanding
educational leaders, whose dedication and achievements have been instru-
mental in developing character and academic excellence in the young
people of New York State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Marguerite Maurer upon the occasion of her retirement after many years
of distinguished service to Catholic education to be celebrated at a
dinner on Wednesday, October 20, 2010, at The Beeches Restaurant, Rome,
New York; and
WHEREAS, Marguerite Lupica Maurer, daughter of Charles and Laura Lupi-
ca, is a native Roman; she graduated from Saint Aloysius Academy and
went on to receive a Bachelor of Arts degree from Utica College as well
as a Master's degree from Syracuse University; she took additional grad-
uate education at St. Rose College and the State University at Oswego;
and
WHEREAS, Marguerite Maurer has experience teaching in a variety of
venues; while her husband, Joseph Maurer served in the United States
Army in Germany, she taught in the Department of Defense Schools; she
has also taught in the Department of Corrections system and the New York
Department of Development; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, this outstanding woman has taught in the Rome
City School District; all this while she and her husband raised two
wonderful children, Marie and Joe, both of whom are graduates of Rome
Catholic Schools; they are also proud of their two grandchildren, Ceci-
lia and Patrick; and
WHEREAS, Marguerite Maurer then went on to what has become her life
work, teaching in the Catholic Schools; she devoted 30 years to teaching
in the Rome Catholic School System; and
WHEREAS, As a dedicated Catholic educator, Marguerite Maurer was
influential in the lives of thousands of students; two nominated her for
the Rome College Foundation "Most Influential Educator Award"; and
WHEREAS, Marguerite Maurer mentored several winners in the "Daughters
of the American Revolution (DAR) Essay Contest"; this past school year,
two of her students won the DAR Award at both the State and the national
level; Marguerite also mentored a student who won the National Baseball
Hall of Fame Essay contest; this experience gave the student the moti-
vation and confidence to become a teacher; and
WHEREAS, She organized and chaired a public speaking contest honoring
the achievements of women; the Board Members of the National Women's
Hall of Fame participated in this event giving her students an opportu-
nity to interact with leadership at a national level; and
WHEREAS, This exceptional educator developed a public speaking
program, sponsored by the Rome American Legion; the theme of the annual
contest was always patriotism and devotion to our Nation and God; this
again, provided her students the opportunity to interact with community
leaders; and
WHEREAS, Educators like Marguerite Maurer provide a tremendous service
to the future of our State and Nation, inspiring generations of young

people in their educational journeys and ensuring their success in their
future years; and
WHEREAS, Marguerite Maurer has clearly had an enduring impact on the
youth of the Rome Catholic School System, as well as on the community-
at-large, and accordingly merits recognition and applause for her
impressive dedication to others; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend the
efforts of those individuals who work to support our proud tradition of
public education by providing their skills and talents to our schools;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Marguerite Maurer upon the occasion of her retirement after many
years of distinguished service to Catholic education, and for her
significant contributions to education in New York State; and to wish
her continued success in all her future endeavors; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Marguerite Maurer, Rome, New York.